TPS StaffBusinessFour Star Freightliner donates more than $10K to teachersJerry Kocan, Four Star Freightliner’s dealer principal, authorized the donation of more than $10,000 worth of gift cards to local teachers.August 10, 2022Growth strategiesMiX Telematics announces partnership with Hino TrucksMiX Telematics is collaborating with Hino Trucks’ Edge to become an authorized Hino data services partner.August 10, 2022Technician trainingUTI opens 2nd campus in 2022, providing diesel, welding trainingUniversal Technical Institute has announced the opening of its new Miramar, Fla., campus, which will serve the South Florida region and mark a second location in Florida.August 10, 2022New product releasesDorman releases new aftermarket partsDorman has announced the availability of several new products to the aftermarket.August 10, 2022New product releasesProMAXX Tool introduces plierpull locking plier adaptersProMAXX Tool’s new threaded plierpull locking plier adapters produce greater pulling power thanks to their quick slide hammer connectivity.August 9, 2022Battery electricThermo King all-electric solution earns CARB voucher approvalThermo King announced Monday customers in California who purchase the all-electric e200 or e1000 transport refrigeration units (TRUs) for their trucks will be eligible to receive point-of-sale discounts through the California Air Resources Board.August 9, 2022WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Aug. 8, 2022.August 9, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsFleetPride nabs Florida distributorFleetPride has acquired the assets of L&L Distributors, owned by Raymond Marchesiello. Founded in 1985, L&L Distributors has provided specialized parts in Pompano Beach, Riviera Beach, and Fort Pierce, Fla. for over 37 years.August 9, 2022FinanceParsonex Capital Partners launches credit enhancement facility with Class 8 leasing firmParsonex Capital Partners announced the launch of a credit enhancement facility to Class 8 truck lease origination company Traction Capital and Leasing.August 9, 2022EquipmentRecall report: Paccar recalls 47K trucks for steering issueThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).August 8, 2022Previous PagePage 348 of 1588Next PageTop StoriesClass 7-8October truck orders fall despite month’s historic strengthEven the month of October couldn’t turn around softening medium- and heavy-duty truck orders.CommentaryHere’s what I’m hearing about the marketSupplier UpdatesWebb, Dana agree to long-term partnershipGrowth strategiesU.S. fleet added carriers, reduced equipment in Q3Mergers & AcquisitionsFleetPride, TruckPro merging
